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Syracuse Herald Journal

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Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1994

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3

Faulty software recalls Therac and Pentium doubts

The Therac-25 radiation overdose case and Intel Pentium bug spark renewed concerns about computer reliability. Experts warn against overtrust while noting FDA safety actions and shifting attitudes as calculations hinge on tiny, repeated errors.

Seattle Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Washington State Medical Eye of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd Food and Drug Administration Intel Corp Intel Therac Santa Clara Calif FDA

Pentium bug spurs debate on trust in technology

Experts warn against overreliance as flawed Pentium chips prompt caution. Brent Blumenstein notes potential money losses from tiny calculation errors while Thomas Nicely urges cross checking on separate systems. Boeing replaces defective units. Intel negotiations continue. Peter Neumann stresses public awareness amid education concerns. Children confidently engage with tech.

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